Acer pensylvanicum
Striped Maple
General
A small, understory tree of the Northeast hardwood forest, with conspicuous striped bark. It is a food source for deer, moose, rabbits, and beavers.
Plant Description
Striped maple is named for its distinctive vertically-striped bark, which is striking green and black when young, and light green and white as it matures. Grows in moist woods. This species is mostly dioecious, with a male-biased sex ratio. It can change genders from year to year.
Height (ft)
≤45 feet
Spread (ft)
12-20
Soil moisture
Moist
Soil types
Coarse to medium textured mineral soils
Wetland indicator
FACU
Shade tolerance
Full Sun-Part Shade
Bloom color
Yellow, inconspicuous
Bloom period
Late Spring
Fall conspicuous
Yes
Anaerobic tolerance
None
Drought tolerance
Low
Salinity tolerance
None
Self-Pollinating?
No
Range
Quebec and Nova Scotia west to the Upper Peninsula, and south to New York then along the Appalachian range south to North Carolina.
